RIM Files Patent to ‘Prevent Inconspicuous Use of Cameras’

In the past, to mitigate data loss and leaks by corporations RIM would make camera-less devices. This might change with the introduction of their latest filed patent.

Their newest patent is to ‘prevent inconspicuous use of cameras.’ In other words, “the camera restriction prevents a user from taking a picture of a subject if the device has not been steadily focused on the subject in question for a predetermined period of time.”

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It doesn’t specify how long the camera would have to be focused. Though, it appears it could be up to IT departments to decide. Check out the full patent details at USPTO.